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Massive Aquifer Discovered Beneath Oregon: Climate Threats Loom

1/17/2025

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A groundbreaking study has uncovered a massive underground aquifer beneath the Central Oregon Cascades, holding over 80 cubic kilometers of water—three times the volume of Lake Mead. Researchers warn that this precious resource is dependent on rainfall and snowpack, making it susceptible to the impacts of climate change and drought, highlighting the urgent need for responsible water management.

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A groundbreaking study has uncovered a massive underground aquifer beneath the Central Oregon Cascades, holding over 80 cubic kilometers of water—three times the volume of Lake Mead. Researchers warn that this precious resource is dependent on rainfall and snowpack, making it susceptible to the impacts of climate change and drought, highlighting the urgent need for responsible water management.